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Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Recognizes the Month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) is going pink during the month of October for breast cancer awareness. All throughout the month, patients are encouraged to wear pink to their visits since pink is the official color of breast cancer awareness.  On Friday, October 18, 2019, SVCHS will be celebrating Pink Out Day. Patients are …

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New Day Recovery Celebrates Three Years and Expansion During National Recovery Month

Southwest Virginia Community Health System’s New Day Recovery substance abuse program is celebrating their three year anniversary and an expansion that will accommodate more patients. The celebration, in conjunction with National Recovery Month, will begin on Monday, September 30, 2019 and last through Tuesday, October 1, 2019. On Monday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., …

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Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Awarded Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.  SVCHS …

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Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems Welcome New Pediatrician

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) welcomes William Wear, MD, FAAP to Tazewell Community Health Center to serve as the Pediatrician. Dr. Wear comes to SVCHS with a vast background of experiences to share with his patients. He attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College Of Medicine in Mobile, AL, where he …

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SVCHS to Receive $167,000 Grant

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems (SVCHS) is the recipient of a $167,000 grant through federal funding of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHA). The funding will go to the expansion of behavioral health services, which encompasses the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorder. Marcy Rosenbaum, SVCHS’ Director of Behavioral Health …

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Free Health Fair at Tazewell Community Health Center

Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems in partnership with James H. Quillen College of Medicine of East Tennessee State University at Tazewell Community Health Center on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 and Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free services include complete history and physical by healthcare providers, dental consultations and limited dental …

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